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A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Studies of Art Therapy
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Maujean, Annick; Pepping, Christopher A.; Kendall, Elizabeth – Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association, 2014
This review article examines current knowledge about the efficacy of art therapy based on the findings of 8 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) conducted with adult populations from 2008-2013 that met a high standard of rigor. Of these studies, all but one reported beneficial effects of art therapy. Review findings suggest that art therapy may…
Descriptors: Art Therapy, Adults, Scientific Methodology, Experiments
Aspects of Cognitive Functioning in Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
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Perkins, Elizabeth A.; Small, Brent J. – Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities, 2006
Recently, more attention is being given to identifying aging-related and dementia-related pathological changes in performance and cognition among persons with intellectual disabilities (ID). This literature review examines age-related differences in specific aspects of cognitive functioning and cognitive performance of people with ID and…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Alzheimers Disease, Dementia, At Risk Persons
Working Memory and Comprehension in Children with Specific Language Impairment: What We Know So Far.
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Montgomery, James W. – Journal of Communication Disorders, 2003
The performance data of individuals with Alzheimer's on language comprehension and expression tests are presented and discussed in the context of possible contributions from impaired working memory functions. It is argued that diminished scores result primarily from attenuated span capacity, difficulty focusing attention, encoding, and activation…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adults, Alzheimers Disease, Attention Deficit Disorders
Critical Issues for Service Planners and Providers of Care for People with Down's Syndrome and Dementia.
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Watchman, Karen – British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2003
This article raises critical issues that need to addressed while considering the future needs of people with Down syndrome and dementia, along with suggestions as to how they may be met. It discusses dementia diagnosis, staff training, the family's role, advantages of health screening, and difficulties in collating accurate information. (Contains…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adults, Alzheimers Disease, Clinical Diagnosis